Ocean Diving Center

Discover the underwater world with Ocean Dive Center (ODC) — Abu Dhabi’s premier 5-Star PADI IDC–registered Dive Centre and Resort, established in 2006 and located at the iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Designed to deliver exceptional diving experiences, ODC was developed to meet the growing demand for expanded training facilities, retail space, and comprehensive on-site amenities.

Over time, Whether you are taking your first breath underwater or advancing your professional diving career, ODC provides:

• A comprehensive range of PADI diving courses for beginners through to professionals

• Specialty certifications such as Wreck Diving, Underwater Photography, Night Dive, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Deep dive, Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver, Dry Suit Diver,  Emergency Oxygen Provider, & Enriched Air Diver.

• Exclusive group and private diving and snorkeling excursions

At ODC, excellence is our standard. Our team of highly qualified, multilingual instructors is dedicated to providing personalized instruction while maintaining the highest international safety standards — ensuring every dive is safe, inspiring, and unforgettable.

Courses are available in Arabic, English, Filipino, and Romanian, allowing us to cater seamlessly to Abu Dhabi’s diverse and international clientele.

Dive with confidence. Dive with excellence. Dive with Ocean Dive Center.